Steve Smith has represented Australia in 119 Test matches. He has scored 10,477 runs, including 36 centuries and 43 half-centuries. With the ball, he has registered 19 wickets. Pat Cummins' Australia, the current holders of the Ashes, will face Ben Stokes-led England, which will aim to reclaim the urn on Australian soil
Steve Smith (Pic: X/@stevesmith49)
Ahead of The Ashes 2025, Australia's Steve Smith has warned England batsmen, stating that over the past three to four years, the pitches in the country have been challenging.
While speaking to Sky Sports, Smith said, "I think England have a good side at the moment. They're obviously playing a really aggressive brand of cricket, and I think coming down to Australia, particularly for their batters, it's going to be a big challenge. I think the wickets for the last three or four years have been tricky".
Further, he also heaped praise on his side's bowling line-up and said the "Baggy Greens" have the likes of players who have played for a longer duration.
"We got a very experienced bowling lineup with guys that have played for a long period of time and been extremely successful. I'm looking forward to the summer. I think it's going to be a great series," he said.
Steve Smith is the third-highest run getter in the Ashes, behind England's John Hobbs (3636) and the legendary Don Bradman (5028). While in active players, Australian spinner Nathan Lyon is the highest wicket-taker in the Ashes with 110 scalps in 30 matches.
So far, the 36-year-old has represented Australia in 119 Test matches. He has scored 10,477 runs, including 36 centuries and 43 half-centuries. With the ball, he has registered 19 wickets.
Pat Cummins' Australia, the current holders of the Ashes, will face Ben Stokes-led England, which will aim to reclaim the urn on Australian soil.
The Test series between the 'Baggy Greens' and the 'Three Lions' also marks the game's oldest rivalry. Additionally, during The Ashes, Joe Root will be one of the top players to watch out for. He has scored 13,543 runs for England in 158 Test matches. While enjoying his rich vein of form, the right-hander is also inching closer to breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record for the highest runs scored in the traditional format of the game.
The upcoming Ashes series will kick start on November 21. From a pride standpoint as well, England would be gunning to win their first Ashes in Australia since 2011 and their first one since 2015.
(With ANI Inputs)
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